MEDIA ADVISORY: News conferences on new UI Hawkeye Poll results set for Oct. 29 in D.C., Iowa City

WHO: University of Iowa political scientist David Redlawsk will present the results of the new UI Hawkeye Poll of Iowa's likely caucus-goers, which will be conducted the week of Oct. 21.

WASHINGTON, D.C. MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: 9 a.m. Eastern Time, Monday, Oct. 29, Lisagor Room, 13th floor, National Press Club. Redlawsk will deliver a 20-minute presentation of poll results and will be available immediately afterward for questions and interviews. A light breakfast will be served. A headcount is necessary to plan for handouts, refreshments and room size, so please notify Nicole Riehl -- nicole-riehl@uiowa.edu -- if you plan to attend, though reporters are still welcome if they do not RSVP.

IOWA MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: 10:30 a.m. Central Time, Monday, Oct. 29, 105 Jessup Hall on the UI campus. Redlawsk will deliver a 20-minute presentation of poll results via speakerphone and will be available immediately afterward for questions and interviews. Copies of slides from the presentation will be provided.

POLL DETAILS: The Hawkeye Poll is the most comprehensive survey of Iowa voters, especially those likely to participate in the caucuses. Questions include perceptions of the candidates, the issues and the caucus process.

"Because candidates have focused the bulk of their time in Iowa, Iowa voters are overall among themost informed in the nation," Redlawsk said. "Given the importance of Iowa in the nomination process and the competitiveness of the race there, it is valuable to understand what Iowa voters are thinking today and where they may be going in the coming months."

The Hawkeye Poll was established in 2007 as an educational tool for UI students, a research tool for UI faculty, and a way to provide Iowa-specific data to media covering the 2008 election. Previous Hawkeye Polls were conducted in March and August of 2007. For past Hawkeye Poll results and other resources for journalists covering the election, visit: http://www.uiowa.edu/election.

Support for the poll is provided by the UI Provost's Office, the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the UI Social Science Research Center.